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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins could face a difficult decision on Pavel Zacha as trade interest potentially grows. Meanwhile, Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade list to…
Wild-Oilers broadcast picks up shocking hot mic comment about goalies.
McDavid is off to the best start of his career, but will it be enough to join one of the NHL’s most exclusive clubs?
Can he do it? Can Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid reach the sacred 200-point plateau this season? He’s currently on pace for 242 points after an unbelievable start to the…
The Oilers edged the Minnesota Wild 4‑3 in overtime, sparking a thrilling start to a five‑game home stretch. Connor McDavid dazzles with three assists, his 26‑point tally (6 G, 20 A) in nine games putting him on a historic pace, while Leon Draisaitl erupts on the power play with back‑to‑back PP goals (180‑181) and extends his four‑game goal streak to five goals and seven points, showing a noticeable defensive surge. The article also highlights a goaltending showdown between rookie Devon Levi and Jesper Wallstedt, underscoring the high‑octane performance that defines the Oilers’ early season surge.
Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers opened their five-game homestand by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime at Rogers Place on Tuesday (Oct. 20).…
Nugent-Hopkins, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, has missed each of the Oilers’ games with a lower-body injury.
Connor McDavid shatters NHL history, becoming the fastest player to reach 20 assists in just nine games during the Oilers’ 4‑3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 21, 2026. Evan Bouchard, celebrating his 27th birthday, nets the OT winner, while rookie goalie Devon Levi makes critical saves. Edmonton’s special teams shine—three power‑play goals on five chances and a flawless penalty kill. Leon Draisaitl adds two goals, and Mathieu Joseph scores twice, building a 3‑0 lead before the Wild rally. The victory sets the Oilers up for Thursday’s clash with defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, with Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins making his season debut.
The Minnesota Wild started their five-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, Oct. 20. They did get a slight break in their injury issues as Nico Sturm…
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
Calvin Pickard, now with the Minnesota Wild, returns to Rogers Place as the Oilers honor his three‑season stint that helped secure back‑to‑back Stanley Cup Final trips. The former backup, who posted a 39‑23‑4 record with a .896 save percentage over 75 games, was celebrated during the first period of the Oilers’ 4‑3 OT win on Oct. 21, 2026. Pickard’s postseason heroics—key stops in the 2024‑25 playoffs and a 22‑shot relief effort in the 2025‑26 Stanley Cup Final—left a lasting impression on Edmonton fans.
The cream, to steal a line from Randy Savage, is beginning to rise.
Connor McDavid is skating his way toward unprecedented territory in the early portion of the 2026 NHL campaign, and Leon Draisaitl is contending for the league lead in goals, but Evan Bouchard is making sure to seize his share of the spotlight on the Edmonton Oilers. The superbly skilled defenseman, who turned 27 years old […] The post Oilers’ Evan Bouchard stuns Wild in OT with birthday game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints .
McDavid recorded three assists in the Oilers’ 4-3 overtime win over the Wild on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Oilers are off to a sparkling start in the 2026-27 NHL season. Edmonton is looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again this year. With the way Connor McDavid has played to this point, making the playoffs would only be the beginning. McDavid had another standout performance for the Oilers on Tuesday […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid makes unbelievable NHL history in OT win vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Edmonton Oilers add another boost to their lineup as Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins returns Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, joining Zach Hyman who re‑joined last Saturday. Coach Mike Babcock announced the move after a 4‑3 OT win over Minnesota, noting Nugent‑Hopkins will center the second line and help ease the heavy minutes logged by Connor McDavid (25:31) and Leon Draisaitl (24:06). The veteran forward has yet to make his season debut after an early‑season injury. The Oilers then host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday and the Detroit Red Wings Monday.
Evan Bouchard celebrates his 27th birthday by netting the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Oct. 21, 2026. After blowing a 3-1 lead, the Oils rallied on special teams—three power‑play goals and a flawless five‑on‑three kill—thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s two PP markers and McDavid’s primary assists on all three. Mathieu Joseph added a second‑game goal, while Devon Levi posted 27 saves on 30 shots. The win caps a five‑game home stretch and underscores the top line’s impact, even as the team struggles in five‑on‑five play.
Three weeks into the 2026‑27 NHL season, the Pacific Division sees a tight race between the Vegas Golden Knights (division leaders) and the Edmonton Oilers, both poised for the playoffs. The Oilers sit unbeaten in regulation (5‑0‑0 on the road) but struggle at home (1‑1‑1), while the Knights maintain a strong lead. Calgary finally broke a 0‑5‑0 start with wins over Anaheim and Carolina, and Seattle sits third at 5‑3‑1. Meanwhile, the Ducks, Sharks, Kings and Canucks endure losing streaks, with the Canucks dropping seven straight. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the battle for the final playoff spot.
In the October 21 episode of Oilersnation Radio, hosts recap Edmonton’s 6-2 win over the Mammoth, discuss injury updates and line combos, and preview the upcoming home clash with the Minnesota Wild. A lively debate covers the new hometown remix jersey—whether fans prefer a blacked‑out look and why the NHL rarely reissues past alternates. Highlights include Trent Frederic’s fight with Jack McBain and a look at betting odds and predictions ahead of the Wild game. With a month into the 2026‑27 season, the show mixes jersey talk, breakfast rankings, and hot‑start optimism for the Oilers.
The Los Angeles Kings will scratch former Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Capitals, leaving the 4.5 million‑cap‑hit player out of the lineup for the seventh team of his career. Ceci, who logged all 82 games for the Kings in 2025‑26 and has an assist in six games this season, joins a club that sits winless at 0‑4‑2 to start 2026‑27. The move highlights the Kings’ struggles on the blue line as they hunt for their first victory.
Tonight’s 7 PM MT clash pits Edmonton’s elite five‑man unit—McDavid, Draisaitl, Podkolzin, Ekholm and Bouchard—against Minnesota’s hot‑new five of Kaprizov, Boldy, Eriksson‑Ek, Brodin and Hughes. McDavid leads the league with 23 points while Kaprizov tops the goal chart with 10. The Oilers’ five has a 75:10 time‑on‑ice record, outscoring opponents 8‑1; the Wild’s five has not allowed a goal in 33:32 together. Both squads excel on special teams, with Minnesota posting a 32.1% power‑play and 89.3% penalty‑kill. History favors the Wild (4‑11 in the last five seasons), so Edmonton must stay patient and defensive to break the trend.
The Minnesota Wild will have Nico Sturm back Tuesday in Edmonton, while Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta remain out.
A month into the 2026‑27 NHL season the Pacific Division is already shaping up like a pillow fight. The Edmonton Oilers sit 5‑0‑1 against divisional rivals, placing them second overall and first in point percentage. Hot on their heels are the Vegas Golden Knights, who lead the league at 8‑2‑0 and are fresh off a 4‑3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Seattle Kraken hold third at 5‑3‑1, while the San Jose Sharks sit fourth 4‑4‑1 after a mixed run of overtime wins and recent defeats. The Anaheim Ducks sit .500 at 4‑4‑0, struggling offensively after a recent three‑game skid. The preview highlights each team’s record, key wins and upcoming schedule as the race for the final playoff spot intensifies.
The Edmonton Oilers have exploded offensively, scoring over five goals in four of their first eight games and posting a league‑best 17.6% shooting rate—nearly double the NHL average. While their expected goals per 60 minutes (2.32) sit below the league norm, they’re converting chances at an unsustainable pace, suggesting a regression is looming. The surge is boosted by a record‑breaking top line and strong defensive turnovers that create breakaways, but upcoming matchups against tougher teams like Minnesota and Carolina will test if the firepower holds. With injuries healing—Zach Hyman back, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins and Matt Savoie due soon—the offense should spread beyond the top line, tempering the scoring surge but keeping Edmonton competitive.